CATTLE SALE

Lismore Saleyards

A/c Tooloonki Agriculture

8 Brangus Heifers, PTIC (Angus Bull)

30 Santa/Brahman Cows 3-5 years, PTIC (Santa Bull)

A/c Kiabra Plains Beef

30 Ultra Black Cows, PTIC 3rd Calf (Angus Bull)

20 Charolais Cows, PTIC (Angus Bull)

A/c Valley View

6 FI Hereford/Brahman Cross Heifers,18mnths, 6 F1 Hereford/Brahman Cross Heifers,8-10mnths'

A/c AJ, PJ & SM Williamson

10 FI Hereford/Brahman Cross Heifers,18mnths, 6 F1 Hereford/Brahman Cross Heifers, 8mnths

A/c Gibson Agricultural Partnership

2 x 2 Braford Cows & Caves, 1st Calf @ foot,

3 x 3 Devon Cows & Calves, 1st Calf @ foot, (All running back to Texas Angus Bull)

W eaners Comprising: 1500 Charolais x weaner steers 100 Limousin x weaner steers 400 Simmental weaner steers

1000 Charolais x weaner heifers

300 Simmental x weaner heifers

50 Limousin x weaner heifers

Feature Draft A/c:

A/c McCabe Family Murwillumbah EU Acc

60 Charolais x weaner steers

40 Charolais x weaner heifers

A A/c LW & KM Hellyar, Wiangaree

70 Charolais x weaner steers

50 Charolais x weaner heifers

A A/c J & J Stuart, Cedar Point

40 Charolais x weaner steers

20 Charolais x weaner heifers

A A/c Oakburn, Ettrick

225 Charolais x weaner steers

225 Charolais x weaner heifers

A A/c PJ & SA Fuhrmann, Mummulgum

100 Charolais x weaner steers

50 Charolais x weaner heifers

A/c P & L Hannigan, Numulgi, EU Acc 190 Charolais x weaner steers

160 Charolais x weaner heifers

By Palgrove & Ascot Charolais bulls

A A/c IM Hewetson, Mallanganee, EU Acc

300 Simmental x weaner steers

300 Simmental x weaner heifers

A A/c P & J Fuhrmann & Family, Mummulgum, EU Acc

400 Charolais x weaner steers

400 Charolais x weaner heifers

A/c BD, JB & WD Cooke, Stratheden

70 Charolais x weaner steers

50 Charolais x weaner heifers

A/c R & C Dean, Culmaran Creek, EU Acc

70 Hereford Simmental weaner steers

A A/c Boland Family, Coraki, EU Acc

50 Charolais weaner steers

A A/c G & V Love Murwillumbah

30 Charolais x weaner steers

30 Charolais x weaner heifers

A A/c J & K James Coongbar

60 Charolais Simmental x weaner steers

40 Charolais Simmental x weaner heifers

Day Three

Friday, 24th March 2023

10:00am DST

NRLX Casino

B Bos Indicus Sale

3 3000 HEAD

W eaners

Comprising:

1000 Santa Hereford weaner steers

300 Brangus weaner steers

200 F1 Brahman x weaner steers

800 Santa Hereford weaner heifers

100 F1 Brahman Hereford weaner heifers

50 Droughtmaster x weaner steers

Feature Draft A/c:

Tree Services

Low rates, friendly service

Low rates, friendly service

Low rates, friendly service

EXPERIENCED, FULLY INSURED, ALL SIZE JOBS

EXPERIENCED, FULLY INSURED, ALL SIZE JOBS

Museum, Alstonville. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group –Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up.

• Lopping

Lopping

Lopping

• Felling

Wood Chipping members, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

Our Easter Street Stall will be on Thursday 6th April outside The Greater Bank on River St Ballina from 8 till 2. An Easter Raffe will be on sale very soon including at Ballina Fair. We are actively seeking new members especially those who can cook, sew crochet and knit. A willingness to help run our events, sell raffe tickets etc is essential. If you would like to join us, come along to our next meeting in the Solarium at Ballina Hospital on Tuesday 21st March at 1.30pm. It is $5 per year to join.

CASINO CWA

We would also like to invite everyone to our monthly meeting held the 3rd Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.

CASINO CWA EVENING BRANCH

EXPERIENCED, FULLY INSURED, ALL SIZE JOBS

Wood Chipping

Lopping

• Removal

Felling

Wood Chipping

For a free quote & advice

For a free quote & advice

For a free quote and advice contact NOEL

P 6688 6136

MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513.

For a free quote & advice

BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB

The Evening Branch meets on the 1st Thursday of the month 6pm at the Uniting Hall in Canterbury Street. For more information, contact Branch secretary Jo Piccoli 0417798622”

P 6688 6136

Stump Grinding Removal

• Cherry Picker

Felling Stump Grinding Removal

• Wood Chipping

• Stump Grinding

Felling Stump Grinding Removal

P 6688 6136

SQUARE DANCING

M 0427 886 136

M 0427 886 136

M 0427 886 136

Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com

Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com

The Channon covering all areas of the North Coast

Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com

The Channon covering all areas of the North Coast

The Channon covering all areas of the North Coast

Waterproofng

Waterproofing

Specialist

Ryan Deagan

28 years’ experience

0411429057

QBSA 1141534 NSW Lic 118380C

Community Notices

ALSTONVILLE

ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS

The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.

ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Alstonville Plateau Historical Society is holding its monthly meeting on Sunday 19th March at 2pm. The speaker will be Lois Hennes, who will introduce one of Crawford House Museum’s outreach programs, the Frock Club. This club aims to bring about community connectedness using slow fashion as a vehicle. The meeting will be held in the Community Resource Centre at Crawford House Museum, 10 Wardell Road Alstonville. Visitors are very welcome; entry is free, and no booking is required. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www. aphsmuseum.org.au.

ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUB meets on Thursday 30 March at Plateau Sports Club at 10.00 am. The guest speaker will be Patricia Smithyman, a multi-media artist. All visitors welcome.

ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB

A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects. Contact: quotaalstonville@gmail.com for more details.

ALSTONVILLE UNITING CHURCH. Join us for a truly unforgettable Easter week. We warmly invite you and your family to come and commemorate what Jesus did for us. This year we are excited to have a special guest preacher, Rev Keith Garner, who will share his inspiring message. Come and experience the hope and love of Jesus with us. Palm Sunday 9.30 am; Maundy Thursday 7.00 pm; Good Friday 9.30 am and Easter Sunday 9.30 am.

EMBROIDERERS GROUP

Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Resource Centre at the rear of Crawford House

Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.

THE RETURNED AND SERVICES

LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Branch)

ALSTONVILLE SUB-BRANCH

Alstonville RSL sub-Branch hold their monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month at 0900 at the RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave (next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre). All ex-Service persons are welcome to attend, and we have a convivial morning tea on completion of the meeting. Alstonville RSL sub-Branch have a ‘Lower Deck Luncheon’ at 1200 each Friday, everyone is welcome, we sit out the back of the Hall, order lunch from local suppliers, and have great conversations with good mates. There is always plenty of support & advice on any issue! (But not much sympathy)

BALLINA

Free community Brunch is now on the frst Saturday of every month.

Everyone is invited. So, join us for a free bacon and egg roll, sausages cereal, toast, rissoles, tea and coffee, or just come for a chat.

All welcome. From 10am to 12 pm In the Ballina Presbyterian Hall, the corner of Cherry and Crane St Just behind the church.

BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (BACCI)

We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. For more information - info@bacci.com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB

“Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www.ballinabridge.org.au

BALLINA CWA

Ladies that are at a loose end on a Wednesday morning, might like to come and join our happy band of members. We meet every Wednesday from 9.00am to noon and can learn many crafts from fellow ladies. Barbara, our Handicraft’s Offcer (0428116668) is there to lend a hand when help is needed. She also teaches us new handicraft techniques. Why not call in to see us for the morning? Morning tea is served at a cost of just $3. All are welcome. Mahjong is played in our rooms Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon until 4.00pm at a cost of $4. Everyone is welcome.

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770.

BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Following our last meeting, we have had a change of President. Unfortunately, due to ill health. I am acting President till our AGM in July. With the support of our membership our future events will continue to support our local Ballina Hospital. However, one event which has had to be cancelled is our two-day Craft Show which was due to be held in May at the Jockey Club. This was our biggest annual fundraiser, but we can no longer provide enough members able to run it. Our Kiosk in the hospital has reopened and at present is open from 10 till 2 Monday to Friday and 10 till 1 on Saturdays.

The next meeting of the Ballina Ladies Probus Club is on the 5th of April at the Ballina RSL Club at 10 am. The Guest Speaker will be from the Friends of the Koalas. All visitors are welcome.

Phone Wendy: 0410560916 or Berly: 0409285282 for more information.

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB

Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY

Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm. Ph. 0411 719 074 for enquiries

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES Far North coast Branch. The next meeting of the Association of Independent Retirees, Far North coast Branch, will not be held on the frst Friday of April, being Good Friday, so will be held on the following Friday 14 April. Any enquiries to President/Secretary: John Ritchie on 0437 509 618.

FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS

The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Fellowship of First Fleeters will be held on Sunday 26th March 2023 at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 10.30 am. Our guest speaker will be Patricia Wilson from the Ballina Historical Society speaking on Ballina’s Early Settlement. All visitors are very welcome. If you wish to attend, please contact Roddy Jordan on 66875339 or via email hollysbuddy1@ bigpond.com

FREE COMMUNITY BRUNCH BALLINA

We are now pleased that our hot brunch centre can be held twice a month, the 1st and third Saturday. Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, hot dogs, tea, coffee, or juice or just come for a chat. This is held at the Ballina Presbyterian Church Hall, on the corner of Cherry and Crane St 10am to 12pm for more information call Chris on 0411510430

IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

How about trying something different? If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For more, contact our President via email at: president-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org or our PR offcer at: vppr-3209990@toastmastersclubs.org

NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS

ASSOCIATION

This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@bigpond.net.au

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am. Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 or email wjhunt@yahoo.com no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Info: view. org.au, call 1800 805 366 or email view@ thesmithfamily.com.au.

CASINO

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE

LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INC

We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am. We are closed from mid-December to late January.

We are in Room 5, upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am.

Upcoming events:

10 April meeting – guest speaker on older drivers and tips for tests

17 April is an outing to Mara Seeds. 28 April is a workshop on Google Maps and its use in family history research. For a small fee we can do research for you as well. Call us on 6664 1118 or email us at casinofhg@ gmail.com

CASINO GALLERY-ART at the CASSINO GALLERY.

The Casino Art Group meets here every Saturday 10am - 3pm. The Gallery is also open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information. Cassinoartgallery@gmail.com

CASINO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY needs volunteers to work in the hospital kiosk. Roster days are negotiable and can be discussed with the Kiosk Supervisor by contacting Barbara on 0439607788 or phoning the hospital kiosk during the day on 66600539.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT

GROUP

Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS

If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the offce a call on 66621217.

WEEK 1

MONDAY

D.Clarke & D.Allen

J. & J. Whittaker

TUESDAY K.Evans & K.Rowse

WEDNESDAY L.Douglas K.Bratti & own help

THURSDAY

H.Mofftt & J.Hanna

M.Goodlad & own help

FRIDAY L. Dorrington & S.Forrester

P.Plunkett & Own help

CASINO MINI RAIL

Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB

Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.

CASINO UNITING CHURCH

Corner of Canterbury Street and Hickey Street. Easter Service Times: 7th April: Good Friday @ 9am

Easter Day Sunday: 9th April @ 9am

CASINO VIEW CLUB

Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418715374.

AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:00-1:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino

Each week the group will discuss a chapter on living sober out of the AA Living Sober Book. Contact George on Ph: 0427133372 (due to so many scam calls) please leave your name and number and I will call you back.

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP

Fairy Hill Craft Group will meet on Thursday, April 6th 10 a.m. at the Fairy Hill Hall. This month bring you U.F.O.’s to work on and some ideas for a project/ charity to support. Show & Tell: A completed project to share with the group.

LION’S CLUB CASINO

Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682 Email: deniseg.vip@outlook.com

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION

Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.

EVANS HEAD

EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560

EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB

The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn on 0401493316 for more details.

EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS

CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP

Meet every Tuesday 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.

GOONELLABAH

TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH

Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome –all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au.

THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.

GRAFTON

GRAFTON AND DISTRICT

GARDEN CLUB

Coming up in March we will be assisting the Alumy Creek Museum in establishing a couple of garden beds, this project has been delayed by some unexpected, extremely hot days. We are also looking forward to wandering through some open gardens down river.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday 6th April at the Joan Muir Centre, 194 Turf St Grafton. 10am to midday.

$2 entry at door to cover the venue. Please bring morning tea to share if you are able. We will have our Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. A guest speaker will also be with us on the day.

Hope you can make it.

Jane Rhodes: Publicity Offcer

GRAFTON CWA

Grafton CWA meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in the CWA Rooms, cnr Duke and Pound Streets, starting with morning tea at 9.30am then the meeting at 10am. New members are always welcome. The next meeting will be on 14th April. Craft mornings are held on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, the next one is on Monday, 27th March at 9.30am. The North Coast Group Cultural Day is on 26th April at Woolgoolga, and some Grafton CWA members will be attending. Publicity Offcer: Anne McLellan

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE

TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Perhaps it’s time to fnd out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com or Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/graftontoastmasters.

GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS

“Recent March meeting, attendance 53, apologies 6. Sick: Margaret Windsor; Bob Townsend. Deaths: sympathy to families of Lorna Smidt; Tom Cashel; Alan Boothby; Ian Blanch; Esther Clancy, all recently passed. New members: welcome, Jan Broome; Margaret Menchin; Jenny Henkel. Correspondence: in, return thanks cards, letter from Westlawn Investments. Out, get well & syrnpathy cards, letters, new members. Trips: Day trip to new ltaly, Windara, Casino, 12May, now on sale. Bookings open for 8-day tour Narrabri, Dubbo, Tamworth areas from l2 August, more bookings needed. June Mystery Trip will go on sale next meeting. General Business: activities leafet, seniors travel card, Ellen Mulherin moved to Dougherty Villa, reminder of scams. Fees: now due $10 per year. New members: always welcome. Competition winners: P. Cooke; G. Patricks; J. Berry; G. Waffers; K. Smith; L. Grayson: Y. Hall;L. Sewell. Next meeting: Tuesday, 1 I April, 10.30am. Guest speaker, Maria Wormald, Service NSW. Enquiries: Sandra 6642 7720, or 041 7 464 946.”

GRAFTON SENIORS BE FIT EXERCISE CLASSES

Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street. Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors. We meet at 10.30 a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants. Further information can be obtained from Joan or Brian on 6644 7347 or 0416 067 315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477 213 017

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB

Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!

CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY “Schaeffer House Museum at 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Is in full swing for 2023 with visitors starting to arrive by the busload! What do they see? First and last the pretty gardens with a wide variety of plants, fowers, herbs and sheltering trees for the birds, butterfies, bees, and resident skinks. Inside the cool house they experience time travel as they see how people led their lives on the Clarence over 170 years ago, building for us a rich heritage to value forever! They will also see how to value the knowledge and help given by the original inhabitants on whose land the newcomers settled. Its’s a never-ending story in your “Story House” museum. Our vintage clothing collection will soon be stored away to make way for a new display, so pay a visit soon to Your Schaeffer House Museum! Don’t forget we have nine other great museums in the clarence Valley just waiting for another visit from you! PS: Our resident gnomes can be found somewhere in the garden. Others are tiny and hiding away!! Museum open hours are Tues to Thur and Sunday 1pm to 4pm $12 – Family $5 – Adult and $2 – Child. Research hours are Tues to Thur only from 9am to 3pm. There is a small charge for researching. Our contact number for special openings is 6642 5212”. Should you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me on either (02)66425212 or 0406397404.

SCHAEFFER HOUSE MUSEUM, 190 PRINCE STREET, Grafton, NSW

Our display of vintage clothing will be continuing until Easter to enable more visitors to view these rare items before our new display is put on show. Many items are being ‘rested’ and replaced with different interesting historical photographs, paintings and objects. Come to see if you can “spot” the changes! Our museum is constantly changing, just like the lovely garden that surrounds it! When did you last “drop in?”

All our museums have different collections and are entertaining so check out the opening times for Alumy Creek, Iluka, Yamba, Glenreagh, Maclean, Lawrence and Copmanhurst. Schaeffer House hours are: Tues, Wed, Thur and Sun 1-4pm Admission Family of four $12.00 Adults $5.00 and children $2.00

We have been welcoming many new members lately, if you would like to join our historical society, you too, can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefts in the Research Area.

HASTINGS POINT

HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY

CHOIR

Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome

When: Tuesday Evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414 794 380

PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT

The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.

KINGSCLIFF

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT

KINGSCLIFF

The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens. The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be performed. The branch runs raffes, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly, and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that must be processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So, the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421085985.

KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUB

Kingscliff 500 Card Club. Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club

New players WELCOME

For further Information contact: GARY on 0499869992

KYOGLE

KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

Our usual monthly show will NOT be on in April as it falls on EASTER SUNDAY and the Bowling Club will be Closed. So please come and join us for our next Show which will fall on MOTHER’S DAY. Meeting at 11am Music to follow. This event fully catered for by the club including Bistro Meals.

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB

Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET

Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Enquiries Anne 66321851

HAPPENING’S ON THE HILL: 20th

March 2023

St James Anglican Church days and times for Easter Services: Thursday, 6th April – Dinner to share at Church Hall at 6pm to be followed by Foot Washing Service at 7pm in the Church.

Good Friday, 7th April - 3pm at Church for Service “Seven Words from the Cross” Easter Sunday 9th April – Easter Day Service at 8.30am Your help is urgently needed! Do you play a keyboard instrument? We are seeking your help with our 8.30am Sunday Worship Services. If you can help, please make contact to Margaret Armstrong – 66 321 021 or Mobile 0487 330 284. Many thanks in anticipation

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 0448222334.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF

PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION

Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.

ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR

“Rotary Kyogle Bazaar in collaboration with Kyogle Together to commemorate last year’s food event and the volunteers who assisted in the recovery, sponsored by Kyogle Council bring you a Free Family Funday on Saturday, 25th March at Kyogle Ampitheatre Park. Shorty Brown Children’s Entertainer, free facepainting, free kids tie dye workshop, free BBQ food and live music in an outdoor setting. See social media @rotarykyoglebazaar for more details. Join us from 9am.”

LENNOX HEAD

LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.

LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB

The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged. students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.

LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB

New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD

Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone June Zentveld on 66871004

LISMORE

LISMORE BASE AUXILIARY

Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary is holding a ‘Made from The Heart ‘ Craft Market.

Saturday 29th April 2023 10am - 3pm. Sunday 30th April 2023 10am -2pm. At the Lismore Workers Club Sports Club 202 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah..

Local Artisans and the Auxiliary. will have a showcase of wares. Mother’s Day gifts and local crafts will be for sale.

We have a raffe 1st prize $500.00, and 2nd prize $100.00.

Please note: EFTPOS is not offered by all vendors.

For more information contact Colleen 0401081747

LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND

Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan.

For more information, Tel: 0432575911 visit: www. lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our Facebook and Instagram pages.

LISMORE CWA

IT’S ‘23’ SO COME AND SEE what being a member of the Lismore CWA DAY BRANCH could mean to you. We would like YOU to join us for the opportunity to be involved with a truly friendly group of fun, diverse & interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends who will support you, plus you’ll be part of contributing to the lives of Women and Children in our area through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT! Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you feel and experience the difference. being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. We meet on the frst Thursday of each month at

9:30am for a 10am start. Our 2023 meetings commence in February. FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION call our President Allison Kelly on 0428 216 079. We also run CRAFT meetings each Friday. You’ll learn new things, once again meet new friends, and enjoy creating beautiful craft in great company.

FOR CRAFT INFORMATION call Vicki Boyle on 0437 465 642. WE LOOK FORWARD SO MUCH to meeting you.

ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION

– LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA)

MEDITATION and practice:

This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion.

For further details, please contact Rosie - 0402 682 925

ZEN MEDITATION and practice

The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher. For further details, please phone: 0427778837

Website: https://www. kuanyinmeditationcentre.org/ Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.

LISMORE LIBRARY NEW LOCATION IN THE CBD

While the Lismore Library is under repair, you can fnd a Pop-Up Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs.

The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s, Puzzles and more, with weekly programs and events. The library is open 7 days a week and more information can be found at www.rtrl. nsw.gov.au

LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY

SHED

President: Don Abrahams 0437576837

Vice President: Bob Greig 0404860504

Email: lismoremcs.contact@gmail. com

Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm

We are a community based nonproft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community.

Shed Activities

Members work on their own projects

Mentoring is available

General woodworking

Welding & light engineering

Repair & restoration of items for the public

Constructing projects, of items for the public

Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations

Assembling fatpack

Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled

Working with the disabled

Talking with other members or simply having company

Memberships: $40-year

Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee

Location: 15 Industry Drive East

Lismore

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC.

ORCHID SHOW - JUDGING

LISMORE CENTRAL FRI 14THSAT 15TH APRIL

Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community

Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah . .

.’ Contact Bev on 0400326289

LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS

Meet at the Goonellabah Community

Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome.

LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS

Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.

From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug)

Contac: Kim- 0423935060 Linda0419489987

Email ~ lismorespinnersandweavers@ gmail.com

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).

EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB

Community Bingo Tuesday night

7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome

EAST LISMORE SOCIAL TENNIS

Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Feel free to call in or phone Fay Ross 0412910487 for more information. Everyone welcome.

MAINLY MUSIC

Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)

Have you retired or just about to, from the workforce?

Are you looking to exercise your mind and body and keep both well oiled?

Well, Lismore U3A [university of the third age} could be just the place for you. This worldwide organisation has been running in Lismore for the past 30 years and thousands of local people have benefted from its programmes. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The last three years have been diffcult for us as they have for everyone, and we are on a recruitment drive to meet and greet you! We start 2023 with a choice of at least 30 classes, which include, Languages, Photography, Science, History, Qigong, Genealogy, and many others. We also have a social calendar each term. All our courses are listed on our website www.lismoreu3a.com.au

U3A is entirely run by volunteers, with the committee and tutors coming from our membership. The joining fee Is $50 for 1 year and entitles you to attend any course you choose throughout the year; you can go every day if you wish. Why not peruse our site to see if there is a course that would be of interest to you. There is an online enrolment form that you can complete and any queries you have can be directed to our secretary, Pat, McLaren- Smith Ph. 6622 7408 We look forward to meeting you. On behalf of Lismore U3A committee.

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS

Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker.

Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING

Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly at The Sherwood Hotel (75 Molesworth Street Lismore) on Wednesdays at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC

East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE

Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?

The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not-for-proft community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops, and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au

SUMMERLAND AMATEUR

RADIO CLUB

Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/

MACLEAN

MACLEAN VIEW CLUB

Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

MURWILLUMBAH

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS

MURWILLUMBAH

Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail. com - T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.

MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY

GARDEN

Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm (NSW time), street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Enquires: phone Bob Johnson (02)66225792.

POTTSVILLE

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET

CLUB

Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL

Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. For enquiries, please call Jan 0431909760.

TWEED HEADS

Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.

TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB

Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.

TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP

Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18

Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

Twin Towns and District Garden Club meets every second Monday of the month. Meetings Venue: Tweed Heads Civic Centre Auditorium next to Library, Brett Street, Tweed Heads.

Guest Speaker January - Tropical Fruit World “Growing Tropical Fruit”

• We offer raffes, lucky door prize, presidents award, trading tables, cuttings table, members prize draw, Benching of plants and fowers and foral art both novice and senior. Begonia Society, Social Morning teas, bus trips and best of all friendship. • Come along, bring a mug to share a coffee or tea with likeminded gardeners. See you there, bring a mug.

Gwen: 0468 872 199, (leave a message please).

YAMBA

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB

Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.

YAMBA LIONS CLUB

Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.

ALL NORTHERN RIVERS

NORTHERN RIVERS

BUSHWALKING CLUB

Are you interested in exploring the beauty that our region contains. The Northern Rivers Bushwalking Club offers a variety of activities for people of all abilities and ages in bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, qigong and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org.au for more information.

NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf.org.au/ women’s-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle. murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden

The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville and Ballina. The run/walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members. For more details email: nrhhh@freelists.org.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores.

Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc. Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome. Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.

Ccnsw Election Campaign

On the eve of World Cancer Day (3 February), three Northern Rivers residents who advocate for local people affected by cancer attended Cancer Council New South Wales’ (CCNSW) campaign launch “Here for Change” for the upcoming State election, at Parramatta.

Monica Wilcox and Nerida Dean, CCNSW’s Ballina and Tweed electorates MP Liaisons respectively and Ballina Cancer Advocacy Network’s Maureen Fletcher attended the launch to add the regional perspective.

Maureen had advocated at the 2021 Regional, Rural and Remote Health Enquiry for equality of support for people during and after cancer diagnosis especially outside the large metropolitan areas. Then the enquiry went on to verify extensive unfair differences in health outcomes across NSW, including cancer. These inequities and the fact that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime drove CCNSW’s election priorities: 1) Increase investment in cancer prevention; 2) Improve detection and diagnosis of bowel cancer; 3) Introduce the highest standard of care for everyone with cancer and 4) Support people to live well during and after a cancer diagnosis so they can have a higher quality of life.

Monica elaborated “Northern Rivers is the second fastest growing region in NSW, adjacent the SE Qld metropolis and our specialist health care centre and yet we struggle with classic regional issues such as limited transport options. We are asking for change that ensures no matter who they are and where they live, people have equitable access to cancer prevention and treatment.”

Professor Sarah Hoskings, CCNSW CEO said “Here in New South Wales, we have some of the best health and cancer care and support but for many, there are still barriers to accessing timely and quality care and support. We must do more to improve outcomes, for everyone.”

You can pledge your support for people affected by cancer by signing Cancer Council’s Petition www. canact.com.au/hereforchange

Warnings

See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings

Northern Rivers District:

Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon.

Thursday. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the afternoon then light in the evening.

Northern Tablelands District:

Cloudy. High chance of showers on and east of the ranges, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a storm in the south. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.

Thursday. Medium chance of showers on and east of the ranges, slight elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the day then light in the evening.

TIDES,

& MOON Ballina

New South Wales: Showers and the chance of storms about the central inland and across to parts of the coast. Storms possibly severe about parts of the inland and southeast. Daytime temperatures above near average tending above average through the northwestern inland. North to northeasterly winds, tending southeasterly across the southern inland. Winds fresh and gusty along the coast during the afternoon.

Thursday. A few showers and isolated storms about the east of the state, most likely about the southern ranges and western slopes. Daytime temperatures near average, tending above average about the northwestern inland. Northwest to southwesterly winds, tending north to northeasterly about the central and northern coastline.

Byron Coast:

Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 10 to 15 knots during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 m, decreasing to 1 m during the afternoon. 1st Swell: Southerly 1 to 1.5 m inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 m offshore. 2nd Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 m inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 m offshore north of Yamba.

Weather: Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.

Coffs Coast:

Winds: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to northeasterly during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 m, decreasing below 1 m during the morning. 1st Swell: Southerly 1.5 to 2 m, decreasing to 1.5 m during the morning. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 m, increasing to 1 to 1.5 m during the morning.

Weather: Cloudy.

Gold Coast Waters:

Winds: Easterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Around 1 m, increasing to 1 to 1.5 m offshore south of Point Lookout. 1st Swell: Southerly around 1 m inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 m offshore. 2nd Swell: Easterly around 1 m inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 m offshore. Weather: 70% chance of showers.

RiseSet

Sun6:50am6:56pm

Moon7:00am7:22pm

Heat 1: Brodie King 1, Nathan Harper 2, Nathan Deuchar 3. Heat 2: Nathan Harper 1, Troy Rogers 2, Brodie King 3. Feature: Brodie King 1, Jeremy Wade 2, Nathan Harper 3.

Heat 1: Greg Dickinson

1, Jakob Lesha 2, Connor Reeves 3. Heat

2: Greg Dickinson 1, Joel Williams 2, Sieders

3. Feature: Jakob Lesha 1, Sieders 2, Joel Williams 3.

Heat 1: Errol Campbell

1, Jacob Lesha 2, Jacob Waller 3. Heat 2: Tony Watkins 1, Ray Eggins

2, Jacob Waller 3. Heat

3: Jacob Jolley 1, David Eggins 2, Mason Cattell

3. Feature: Jacob Jolley

1, Jacob Waller 2, Ray Eggins 3.

Heat 1: Brock Hughes 1, Brooke Wilson 2, Kobi Wright 3. Heat 2: Daisy Smith 1, Kobi Wright 2, Jai Bateman 3. Feature:

Kobi Wright 1, Daisy Smith 2, Cooper Norman 3.

Heat 1: Riley Simpson

1, Noah Ball 2, Amanda Chaffey 3. Heat 2: Boyd Chaffey 1, Cameron

Jewell 2, Andrew Stevens 3.

Feature: Boyd Chaffey

1, Andrew Stevens 2, Noah Ball 3.

Heat 1: Kevin Britten

1, Mark Robinson 2, David Clark 3. Heat 2: Phil McNamara 1, Luke Dunn 2, Noah Douglas

3. Heat 3: Scott Quirk 1, Taylah Firth 2, Brenton Bennie 3. Heat 4: Brayd Stephenson 1, David Clark 2, Kevin Britten 3. Heat 5: Andrew Pezzutti

1, Mitchell Randall 2, Seiton Young 3. Heat

6: Mick Reid 1, Kyle Armstrong 2, Brock Armstrong 3. Feature: Andrew Pezzutti 1, David Clark 2, Mark Robinson 3. Mr

Modi ed Series

Overall results:

For the frst time in 27 years, GDSC Easts has its name on the Clarence River Cricket Association major premiership trophy.

The team’s skipper, Shannon Connor, capped a stellar season scoring a measured 94 on Sunday as Easts racked up 8/269 in reply to Tucabia Copmanhurst’s 144.

His dismissal, shanking pull shot to Dan Cootes at mid-on from the bowling of Travis Anderson, was his only disappointment of the game.

“I’ve never got a frst grade hundred,” he said. “The ball was there to hit, but I didn’t get it in the middle.”

As he has done all season, Connor led from the front.

On Saturday he bowled 26.1 of his team’s 84 overs as Tucabia’s batters dug in on a fat Ellem Oval wicket. Then he padded up at number three and went to the crease with the score at 1/33.

Easts had another surprise packet in number four batter Jimmy Watters, whose 47 in a 134-run partnership with Connor,

A big thank you to Wooli Bowling Club for hosting the Past Presidents Association State Friendship Carnival, held at Wooli, from February 24th to February 26th, 2023. This event ran over three days with 56 registered players, that is, fourteen teams of fun loving competitive people. Participants came from The Hawksbury, Manning River, Newcastle, Bendemeer, Inverell, Armadale, Barraba, Clarence River, Grafton and of course Wooli. There was so much excitement as we batted Tucabia out of the game.

“Jimmy has played second grade most this season, but they were knocked out last week and he came to help us out,” Connor said.

“During the season it’s mainly been me or Aaron (Macfadyen) scoring the runs, so it was important in a grand fnal for someone to step up,” Connor said. “In the end 269 was our highest for the season.”

Macfadyen, who has also been a leading wicket taker for his team, played a cameo innings of 27 before chipping a return catch to left-arm spinner Andrew Ellis.

Connor said there had been a few nerves in the team going into the game, despite Easts dominating form throughout the season.

“I was all right,” Connor said. “But there were a few blokes who were feeling it at the start of the game.

“No-one wants to go through the season like we did, only losing two games I think, and lose the grand fnal at the end.”

Tucabia’s skipper, the veteran Matt Pigg, reconnected with players that we hadn’t been able to see for the past few years and there was the pleasure of meeting new players, playing in a Friendship Carnival for the frst time. The Carnival commenced on Friday afternoon with a “Spider”, where all the bowlers bowl to the jack at the same time and the bowl closest to the jack is the winner. This winner was Ron Crispin from the Wooli Club and the frst resting toucher of the carnival was Kevin James. Well done to these boys, who received a much paid tribute to Easts for outplaying them in all facets of the game.

“They kept us under pressure right through our innings,” he said. “Whenever we looked liked getting a partnership going, they took a wicket.

“Five or six of us got into double fgures and batted some overs, but no-one was able to go on with and get a score like Shannon and Watters did for them.

“I thought Shannon handled it really well, he put the bad ball away and didn’t overplay his hand at all.”

He said a couple of dropped catches early in the innings had allowed Easts to get away from them, although he always thought 144 was “below par” on that wicket.

“The outfeld was slow and quickened a bit today (Sunday), but that was not a 144 wicket,” Pigg said.

Number four Jaye Yardey, 37, top scored for Tucabia, but the fve other batters who reached double fgures didn’t make it to 20.

He said the absence of regular captain Brad appreciated bottle of wine and a six pack of beer.

Wooli Bowling Club did a brilliant job of catering for all of these hungry bowlers each day and the food was absolutely delicious. Thank you to those wonderful ladies and men of Wooli Bowling Club for your time and much appreciated effort.

Among the people bowling, there were the two extremes of ages, which demonstrates that there is positively no barrier to age when it comes to bowls.

The youngest bowling

Chard and opening bowler Jake Chevalley, who attended a wedding, had made it tough for the side.

“We lost them and Rohan Hackett was injured a few games ago with a torn bicep, so we were down on bowlers,” he said.

“But the players who came in stepped up and did their best.”

Once Easts reached the 145 needed for a frst innings win, the game meandered on until both captains agreed to call it competitor was Chloe Zelvis from Red Rock who is 11 years old and the oldest bowler was Frank Doyle from Foster, who is 92 years young. Both of these bowlers are equally passionate about their bowls and had a tremendous carnival. Amongst all the joking, heckling and in general fun, there had to be a winning team, Terry Flannagan, Kevin Smith, Geoff Hatch and Tony Fatt from The Napean River area. Congratulations to this team who were presented with their trophies by The Clarence off around 4pm. After game umpire and former CRCA president Bruce Baxter stepped in to present the winning team with its trophy.

“It’s been 27 years since an Easts captain has been in this position,” he said. “I think it’s fair to say that fve years ago Easts was struggling, but now you look around and all you see is face of green.

“It’s a credit to the club and the players they’re now the holders of the CRCA major

River Past Presidents President, Col Milne.

Also congratulations to the runners up, Rose Wayland, Lynne Clancey, Graeme Walker and Loraine Fohmsbee who were from Belmont, Park Beach and Wooli. There was a monster raffe with fourteen quality prizes to be won, featuring a set of bowls as the frst prize. This much sought after prize was won by our youngest player, Chloe Zelvis from Red Rock.

The second prize was a Convection Microwave Oven, won by Robyn White from Bendemeer premiership.” and the third prize, a Picnic blanket and full picnic set went to Judy Bray. Congratulations to all of those lucky winners as well as the rest of the winners who are too many to mention individually.

Baxter said he would like to see all the players and their families at the CRCA presentation at the GDSC on April 14. He said the event would include barefoot bowls and a barbecue in the outdoor area at the club ahead of the award presentations.

This Friendship Carnival was a huge success and created excitement for the next Friendship Carnival which will be held at Taree, in September, 2024. Once again, thank you to all the organizers, volunteers and especially Wooli Bowling Club who certainly catered for the players needs and made everyone feel so welcome.